Sewing Machine Skills – City and Guilds Level 1

A range of stitches, threads, needles, fabrics and basic attachments will be used to create different decorative effects such as: Simple machine embroidery techniques, Basic sewing techniques such as zips, piping and seams as used in soft furnishings and dressmaking, and introduction to simple patchwork skills.

Assessment types:

You will produce a personal portfolio of your Sewing projects which will be assessed against the criteria.

For those who have had some basic experience of using a sewing machine and would like to consolidate their learning with a level 1 certificate.

Consolidate your sewing machine skills.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you should have basic English and Maths and be able to follow instructions. You will also need to to have completed a basic Sewing Machine introductory course.

The course is delivered at Deacon House. Introductory material is available. You will be encouraged to bring some of your own resources to fully benefit from the course.